desferal inj 500 mg 10 amp

Highlights

• Deferoxamine injection is used to remove excess iron from the body in anemia or thalassemia patients who have many blood transfusions.
• It is also used with other medicines to treat acute iron poisoning especially in small children.

Description

Desferal inj 500mg 10 amp

• Desferal injection contains desferrioxamine mesylate.
• Belongs to chelating agent.

Directions For Use

• Administration should be done under the supervision of expert medical practitioners only.

Warnings

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are planning a pregnancy consult your doctor before receiving this medication.

Precautions

• It is very important that your doctor check the progress of you or your child at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to use it. Blood and urine tests must be done regularly to check for unwanted effects.
• Deferoxamine may cause some people to have hearing and vision problems within a few weeks after they start using it. This usually occurs if you are receiving high doses of this medicine and using it for a long period of time. If you or your child notice any problems with your hearing or vision, such as blurred vision, difficulty with night vision, or difficulty with seeing colors, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
• Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have the following symptoms while using this medicine: agitation, confusion, decreased urine output, lethargy, muscle twitching, rapid weight gain, seizures, or swelling of the face, ankles, or hands.These may be symptoms of a serious kidney problem.
• This medicine may cause slow growth. If your child is using this medicine, the doctor will need to keep track of your child's height and weight every 3 months to make sure that your child is growing properly.